The MacKenzie Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The MacKenzie Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hinsdale, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.1 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $6.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7.1 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$6.5 million
- Assets$24,499
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $434,900 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $417,000 | 28 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $434,900 | 31 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $7.1 million | 32 | $24,499 |
How to apply
| Contact | Tim Mackenzie 832 S Elm, Hinsdale, IL 60521 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 592-6130 |
| What to submit | Standardized grant format - specifics relating to statement of purpose |
What The MacKenzie Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $6.6 million |
| Illinois | 16 | $296,600 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $105,750 |
| Colorado | 1 | $39,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $24,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy | General purpose | $6.5 million |
| Intentional Sports | General purpose | $110,000 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy | General purpose | $65,898 |
| Christ Church of Oak Brook | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Green Lake Foundation | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Green Lake Association | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Young Life Foundation | General purpose | $39,500 |
| Chicago Fellowship | General purpose | $24,600 |
| Breakthrough Urban Minististries | General purpose | $20,000 |
| By the Hand | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Sunshine Gospel Ministries | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Green Lake Town Square | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Rockford Christian Schools | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Hope International | General | $10,000 |
| Go Church | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Resurrection Philadelphia | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Young Athletes With Hope | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Foundation | General purpose | $5,750 |
| Bridge Communities | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Chicago Hope Academy | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Together Chicago | General purpose | $5,000 |
| First Tee Greater Chicago | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Association for A More Just Society US | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Progressive Beulah Pentecostal Church | General purpose | $5,000 |
| DM Stearns Missionary Fund Inc | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Fuller Seminary | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Chatta Neuter | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Redemption Housing | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Altar Fly Fishing | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Cease Fire Pa Education Fund | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Grace and Peace Church | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tim Mackenzie
Questions people ask
Does The MacKenzie Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The MacKenzie Family Foundation give?
$7.1 million in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs The MacKenzie Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tim Mackenzie (Trustee).
What does The MacKenzie Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.